From Desk to Gridiron: The Leap from Office to NFL Stardom.

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From Desk to Gridiron: The Leap from Office to NFL Stardom.

Just a year ago, Travis Clayton was buried in paperwork at a company specializing in pre-employment background checks—a far cry from the roaring crowds and adrenaline-pumping action of the NFL.

Travis Clayton was once just a 23-year-old Briton juggling his office job with playing for Basingstoke, a local team in the eighth tier of English rugby. Now, he's about to step onto the NFL field as one of the sport's most unexpected new stars.

In a stunning twist, Clayton is gearing up for his debut season with the Buffalo Bills, who made headlines by drafting him despite his lack of American football experience.

"Last year, I was just another guy in an office," he told BBC Sport. "I never imagined I'd be here, playing for the Bills."